Hey guys,
I recently purchased an Ace Key/Swap Magic set from videogamecompany.com (
http://www.videogamecompany.com/acat..._Hacks_63.html) and installed it without a problem (hehe, well it is only 1 wire...!).
I have successfully used it to play 74min games with the Swap Magic disc no problems at all. However, as I have a number of 80min games also, when tried these do not work. After a little research and asking some friends, I was told that the Swap Magic discs won't boot 80min cds. Fair enough... off to get an AR2 I go.
Using the method described here (
http://www.neoasic.com/acekey-op.htm) to boot games, I couldn't get ANY game to boot - nevermind 80min cds. After choosing Start Game -> Without Codes and switching the discs, the AR2 menu seems to lock up (note that its fine with the same procedure using a 'real' ps2 game) - I can still use the console however (e.g. open and close cd tray).
Also, psx games do NOT boot directly - I get the lovely red sreen 'insert a ps2/ps1 game' every time, and the Swap Magic won't boot ps1 games.
Anyone have any light to shed on these problems? I wouldn't think I screwed up the install, as Swap Magic works fine, and the solder points were clean etc.
I know I should have gotten an M chip, but since this was my first attempt I thought I would choose an easier option...
Thanks a lot for anything!